43-18 194th Street, Queens, NY 11358

The two-family house at 43-18 194th Street in Flushing, owned by Kathy Englezos, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, in July 2024, the building received multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, specifically relating to pests and garbage/recycling storage, though two of these complaints couldn't be fully investigated due to access issues. Earlier in 2024, there were documented water leak problems in March (both heavy and slow leaks), and multiple incidents involving heat and hot water issues in January, with one of these specifically related to flooring concerns that resulted in violations.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic services, as evidenced by three separate heat/hot water complaints being classified as emergencies. There is also an ongoing indoor air quality complaint regarding ventilation from January 2024, which remains in progress as of October 2023. Looking at the building's history beyond 2024, there was a boiler-related complaint in February 2022 about defective/inoperative equipment, which was referred to Housing Preservation and Development for further investigation.

The building, constructed in 1947, has faced consistent challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly affecting resident comfort and safety. The documented repair history suggests a pattern of inspection responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, with some complaints resulting in violations while others were closed without violations being issued. The persistence of these issues, particularly the ongoing ventilation complaint and recent pest and sanitation concerns, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges for this two-family residence.